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Borno stakeholders task on implementation of guidelines on SRMH
Borno stakeholders task on implementation of guidelines on SRMH
By: Yakub Yakub
Stakeholders in Borno including media have been urged to ensure successful implementation of National Guideline on Self-Care for Sexual Reproductive and Maternal Health (SRMH) in Nigeria.
Dr Stella Nwosu, the Director and Head, Department of Family Health in the Federal Ministry of Health, made the call in her speech on Tuesday at the dessimination of the guidelines and inauguration of members of Borno Self-Care Advocacy network.
Nwosu said stakeholders, particularly the media in Borno have critical role to play through thier sphere of influence in the implementation of the national guideline.
Nwosu said that Self-care is the ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a health care provider, making it something very important.
“kindly recall that during the early stages of COVID-19 pandemic, the limitation of conventional health services was made more obvious with the disruption of health service delivery in some health facilities, Self-care intervention through Community pharmacy and PPMVs were helpful to sustain health services.
“Furthermore, Self-care aim to reduce unnecessary overdependence on health facilities for services which individuals or families could provide for themselves. It is an integral and complementary component of the overall health care system.
“The benefits of Self-Care to the Health System has enormous benefits such as reduced workload on health care workers and increased access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in a safe and private space leveraging innovations and digital platforms to access or deliver safe and appropriate health care services,” Nwosu said.
Speaking in a goodwill message by partners, Jennifer Adebambo, the Country Programme and Advocacy Manager of White Ribon Alliance Nigeria, stressed the commitment of the organisation in ensuring Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is achieved through Self-care adoption.
“As part of our mandate to promote self-care in Nigeria, White Ribbon Alliance Nigeria in collaboration with International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the Federal Ministry of Health has convened the Self-Care Advocacy Network (SAN) with the aim of bringing together key state actors across CSOs, professional groups, and other key organizations with roles that promote self-care in Borno State.
“Sexual and reproductive health is a fundamental aspect of our lives, influencing not only our physical well-being but also our emotional and social experiences.
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“Maternal health, in particular, is a topic that touches us all, as it is integral to the well-being of mothers and the future generations they bring into this world.
“In many ways, this orientation meeting is an opportunity to equip ourselves with knowledge and understanding that can transform lives. It’s about ensuring that every individual, regardless of their gender, age, or background, has the tools and information needed to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health”, Adebambo said.
Others who presented goodwill messages at the occasion included the Borno State Ministry of Health Director Pharmaceutical Services, Aliyu Atabo, UN Population Fund (UNFPA) represented by a Sexual Reproductive Health Specialist, Dr Kyaw Wai Aung, Jerry Joel, the Borno State Monitoring and Evacuation Officer of Society fo Family Health (SFH) reiterated the commitment of their organisations towards the success of the programme.
Highlight of the occasion is the administration of oath to members of the Borno Self-care Advocacy network by Commissioner of Health represented by the Director Pharmaceutical Services.
Borno stakeholders task on implementation of guidelines on SRMH
Tinubu Says Resources Need to be Mobilized to Achieve Nation’s Climate Goals
By: Michael Mike
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday called for collaborate efforts from all stakeholders and insist that there is need to accelerate and mobilize the necessary resources to achieve the nation’s climate goals.
The President stated this at a Climate Security Summit in Abuja organized by the National Council on Climate Change Secretariat in collaboration with stakeholders and development partners.
Represented by the Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, the president noted that climate poses threats to the world including Nigeria.
He listed some of the efforts towards addressing climate change to include Nigeria’s Paris Agreement pledge which is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent by 2030.
He lamented that: “The climate crisis is no longer looming threat but a present and undeniable danger inflicting devastation upon our nation.”
The President added that “it’s merciless actio. Is evidence nationwide from the relentless surge of the sea level threatening our coastal communities to creeping drought that ignores farmers/herders crisis that has brought insecurity upon Nigeria.
“The frequent and extreme weather effect such as flood and heatwave and harsh weather effect that have ravaged our economy and displaced vulnerable populace and destroyed infrastructure.”
He said: “Climate crisis are existential threat to our nation, continent and indeed the entire world. It is a threat that increase problems in our development plan,” stating that “with urgency, we must act now to address this very crisis.”
He however noted that: “Recognizing this urgent challenge, Nigeria has demonstrated its commitments to climate action through various initiatives most notably our promise through Paris Agreement.”
Also speaking the Director General, National Council on Climate Change, and the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Change, Dr Nkiruka Maduekwe noted that the law provides for the establishment of climate change fund to enable Nigeria to strengthen her resilient and safeguard the people from the impact of climate change, but Nigeria is yet to operationalize the fund.
She noted that one of the reasons for the meeting was to bring together stakeholders to plan useful strategies that would ensure Nigeria is able to benefit from the fund.
She equally noted that the meeting would device Nigeria’s strategies at the upcoming COP 29, insisting that Nigeria should expect positive outcomes from the global meeting.
Maduekwe said already in place a trained negotiators which would be on attendance at the COP 29 for Nigeria so that the nation can come out from the meeting with goodies.
Tinubu Says Resources Need to be Mobilized to Achieve Nation’s Climate Goals
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Tinubu’s Daughter Appointed Ambassador for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education
Tinubu’s Daughter Appointed Ambassador for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education
By: Our Reporter
The first daughter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Chief Dr. Mujidat Folasade Tinubu-Ojo has been appointed Ambassador of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education (NCAOOSCE).
This announcement was made by the Executive Secretary of the commission, Dr. Muhammad Sani Idriss Elbulaturee during a courtesy visit to the Iyaloja-General’s palace in Lagos.
Dr. Idris cited Chief Tinubu Ojo’s passion for supporting disadvantaged communities, particularly almajiri and out-of-school children, as the reason for her appointment.
He praised her efforts in promoting trade and commerce, ensuring market women’s access to resources and opportunities.
Chief Tinubu-Ojo expressed excitement and gratitude for the honour, pledging to alleviate the plight of these vulnerable Nigerians.
She emphasized her father’s commitment to education as a lasting legacy for Nigerian children, evident in his own children’s lives.
She commended the Executive Secretary for his service to Nigeria and prayed for him to succeed in the task ahead.
As Ambassador, Chief Tinubu Ojo is expected leverage her position to expand services to almajiri and out-of-school children, aligning with the commission’s goals.
Tinubu’s Daughter Appointed Ambassador for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education
Kebbi Gov. signs N75,000 minimum wage, gives 72 hours implementation directive
By: Our Reporter
The Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has signed into law a new minimum wage of N75,000.
The governor also directed the State Accountant General, Ministry of Finance and Ministry for Local Government to ensure implementation of the new wage within 72 hours.
The new minimum wage was signed into law before the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and his executive members who were in Kebbi State for a meeting.
Speaking shortly after signing the wage at Government House, Birnin Kebbi, Gov. Idris said all categories of workers would benefit from the new minimum wage and “it must start from this month of October.”
The governor recalled that right from the onset, he promised not to disappoint labour, saying that the labour have now started harvesting what they have planted.
“I want to use this medium to thank the NLC president and the labour for supporting me to win my election.
“The national leadership was here in Kebbi State in support of my election and by their support, I won my election and at the same time, I won my cases in different court of law.
“I promised you that I will never fail you and I promised that I will not fail Kebbi workers also. I reiterate my commitment and sincerity to using the Kebbi resources judiciously, with fear of God and I will not fail you, and will not fail Kebbi workers.
“In my administration I don’t owe salaries, I don’t owe pension, I don’t owe gratuity, I don’t owe death benefit and I pay leave grant up to 2023,” he confirmed.
The governor said he was supposed to be the first governor in Nigeria to implement minimum wage but there was no template to lay hand on.
He explained that the new wage was the outcome of a joint committee comprising representatives of both labour and the state, who arrived at three different wages of N70,000, N72,00.
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